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Conveyancing in Malmesbury : Keep it Local

Reasons to use our Malmesbury conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s lawyers are based in Malmesbury - if so sets of lawyers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other on-line conveyancers may claim it just might be necessary to pop into your conveyancer to execute legal papers. There are various parties with with an interest in a homemove without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 3 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing lender approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Malmesbury registered with the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 4 Our site is the only site offering you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Malmesbury will be carried out by a solicitor on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Malmesbury

Examples of recent conveyancing in Malmesbury since June 2026*

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Disposal

of house property, The Street, SN16 9DL completing on 15/06/2026 at a price of £780,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Purchase

of apartment Trubshaw Close GL8 8GL, purchased for £151,050. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Mercer Way, GL8 8FH completing on 23/06/2026 at a price of £394,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of semi-detached premises, Havenhill Road, GL8 8TD completing on 19/06/2026 at a price of £381,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, securing official copies of the title

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Malmesbury

I am not in a position to travel far from Malmesbury. Is there a reason why all Malmesbury solicitors are not on all bank panels?

Pre- 2008 most mortgage companies had an approach to risk which differs from the current day. The Financial Services Authority in 2010 carried out a thematic review into mortgage fraud which in summary warned lenders: know the solicitors on your panel. Accordingly, lenders have since requiredmore information from law firms concerning their processes and the individuals who work for them and set certain criteria such as completing a minimum volume of transactions. Hundreds of law practices have been removed from lender panels even though they had an exemplary track record, no complaints and zero claims and didn't just 'dabble' in conveyancing. Many firms found it impossible meet the minimum volume of transactions the lenders required.

Is it possible for conveyancing in Malmesbury to be completed in under 28 days?

First, If you are under time constraints for your conveyancing it is advisable to make sure that your solicitor is familiar with the location as they will have local contacts and know-how. It is even conceivable that they may have conducted otherhomes in the same road. Therefore consider using a Malmesbury conveyancing solicitor. In addition, make sure that the conveyancing firm is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is claimed that 18% of Malmesbury conveyancing transactions are delayed or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s conveyancer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the buying process being frustrated by as much as three weeks. It is believed that this issue impacts in the region of 100,000 home moves every year. Many Malmesbury conveyancing firms can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check as early as possible.

I am helping my aunt sell her house in Malmesbury. Does the solicitor commission the EPC or it is for the seller to coordinate?

After the abolition of HIPs, energy performance certificates became a compulsory part of selling a property. An EPC should be to hand in advance of the property being put on the market. This is not a task that law firms normally organise. Where you are instructing a Malmesbury conveyancing lawyer they might be able to arrange energy performance certificates due to their contacts with reputable local providers

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in June 2008, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My buyer's mortgage company, Barclays are being pedantic. The Malmesbury solicitor who is on the Barclays conveyancing panel is happy to accept ‘lack of building regulation’ insurance but Barclays are insisting on a building regulation certificate. Why do Barclays have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Barclays have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Barclays may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

Nottingham have agreed my home loan in principle, my bid on a apartment in Malmesbury has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

The estate agent will want to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the solicitors are on the lender’s approved list). Call up Nottingham or your broker and finalise any relevant documentation. Nottingham will appoint a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or seller to book a time for the valuation to happen. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a week to get a mortgage offer. Nottingham will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Malmesbury.

I have been told that property searches are the number one cause of stalling in Malmesbury house deals. Is there any truth in this?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released findings of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are unlikely to feature in any holding up conveyancing in Malmesbury.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Malmesbury in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend refuse to give a loan on such a house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Malmesbury. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

In scouring the world wide web for the phrase on line conveyancing in Malmesbury it brings up numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted referral, so enquire of friends and family who have acquired a property in Malmesbury or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Malmesbury vary, so it's sensible to request a minimum of four costs illustrations from varying types of property lawyers. Be sure to seek confirmation that the fees are fixed.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Malmesbury regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Malmesbury but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Richard T Bate & Co, 20 Market Place, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8DD

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Malmesbury?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing countrywide not just Malmesbury. When using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Have an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal know-how.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should a complaint be necessary.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a speedy, independent and comprehensive service when if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Malmesbury.

Malmesbury commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Property finance for investment and development loans for mortgage companies and borrowers Options and guarantees Lease renewals and variations Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Comprehensive advice on planning issues

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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